oral cavity and pharynx

The oral cavity includes the lips, the inside lining of the lips and cheeks (buccal mucosa), the teeth, the gums, the front two-thirds of the tongue

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WALDEYER’S RING

WALDEYER’S RING

Waldeyer’s ring is a complete ring of subepithelial lymphoid tissue comprising of the palatine tonsils, adenoids, lingual tonsils, tubal tonsils and the lateral pharyngeal bands.

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TONSILLITIS

TONSILLITIS

Infection of the tonsils is one of the most common pathology in the oral cavity. Depending on the time period and recurrence of the infection, tonsillitis is divided into

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INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF TONSILLECTOMY

INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF TONSILLECTOMY INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS OF TONSILLECTOMY

Chronic tonsillitis: Patients having recurrent attacks of acute tonsillitis of more than 4-6 attacks per year.

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COMPLICATIONS OF TONSILLECTOMY AND MANAGEMENT

COMPLICATIONS OF TONSILLECTOMY AND MANAGEMENT

With advancement in the operative techniques and anesthesia, the complications of tonsillectomy are greatly minimized.

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QUINSY

QUINSY

A peritonsillar abscess is collection of pus between the fibrous capsule of tonsil and the superior constrictor muscle of the pharynx.

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LUDWIG’S ANGINA

LUDWIG’S ANGINA LUDWIG’S ANGINA

Ludwig’s angina is characterized by cellulitis of the floor of the mouth and the submandibular space secondary to soft tissue infection.

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TONSILLOLITH

TONSILLOLITH

It is chronic tonsillitis that results in collection of calcareous or gritty particles in the center of caseous plugs filling the crypts of the tonsil.

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TONSILLAR KERATOSIS

TONSILLAR KERATOSIS

Tonsillar keratosis is characterized by appearance of multiple white projections from cryptal orifices of the tonsil, lymph follicles, the posterior and the lateral pharyngeal walls, posterior part of the tongue and glosso-epiglottic fold.

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FAUCIAL DIPHTHERIA

FAUCIAL DIPHTHERIA

Diphtheria is an infection caused by Corynebacterium diphtheria, a gram-positive bacillus.

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VINCENT’S ANGINA

It is an acute ulcerative type of tonsillitis and gingivitis. Vincent first described this disease and its organism.

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LEUKOPLAKIA

LEUKOPLAKIA

White patch or plaque of squamous epithelium that cannot be characterized clinically or pathologically as any other disease. Details

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RETROPHARYNGEAL ABSCESS

RETROPHARYNGEAL ABSCESS

It is a condition that occurs due to infection and suppuration of the retropharyngeal lymph nodes in the retropharyngeal space.It is an acute ulcerative type of tonsillitis and gingivitis. Vincent first described this disease and its organism.

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THYROGLOSSAL CYST

THYROGLOSSAL CYST

It is regarded as Tubulodermoid arising from the persistent patent portion of the thyroglossal duct. It is the commonest midline swelling of neck during childhood and adolescence. Details

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CAUSES OF CERVICAL LYMPHADENOPATHY

CAUSES OF CERVICAL LYMPHADENOPATHY

Malignancies, infections, autoimmune disorders, iatrogenic, and other miscellaneous conditions are considered as the causes for cervical lymphadenopathy.

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BURKITT TUMOUR

BURKITT TUMOUR

Synonym: Malignant Lymphoma of Africa.

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CYSTIC HYGROMA

CYSTIC HYGROMA

This is a congenital malformation affecting the lymphatic channel and arises from 'embryonic lakes' which are precursors of adult lymph channels.

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BRANCHIAL CYST

BRANCHIAL CYST

Cystic swelling arising in connection with persistent portion of a part or whole of ectoderm lined cervical sinus.

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RANULA

RANULA

Ranula is a cystic swelling in the floor of the mouth. The term Ranula is derived from the Latin word Rana meaning frog belly. The cyst looks like belly of a frog.

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DENTAL CYST

DENTAL CYST

Syndrome: Periapical or radicular cyst or periodontal cyst.

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COLD ABSCESS

COLD ABSCESS

Slowly progressing non-reacting (hence white and cold instead of hyperaemic and hot) and low tension (so painless) abscess resulting from caseation is called cold abscess.

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PAROTID TUMOURS

PAROTID TUMOURS

The Parotid gland is the salivary gland which is situated laterally near the mandible.

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HASHIMOTO’S THYROIDITIS

HASHIMOTO’S THYROIDITIS

It is a common autoimmune disorder seen predominantly in women. Considered to be autoimmune since it coexists with other autoimmune conditions and is associated with presence of antithyroid antibodies in the serum.

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